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The Department of Homeland Security went into a partial government shutdown over Democrats' unreasonable demands. Republicans remained committed to building more homes in the market and driving down costs for American consumers. Celebrating the contributions of Future Farmers of America this week. Democrats Inflicted DHS… Read more »

Lyra Bordelon | Staunton News Leader  Sixth District Representative Ben Cline signed onto a letter critical of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s recent executive order rescinding state law enforcement cooperation with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Spanberger’s Jan. 17 executive order directed Virginia State Police, the Virginia Department of… Read more »

 Colby Johnson | WDBJ 7  The Virginia Department of Transportation will receive an additional $17 million in federal funding for improvements on Interstate 81, adding to the $4 billion already being spent on projects over the next decade. Virginia 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline secured the funding, which was included in the appropriations bill President Trump… Read more »

Interstate 81, considered the most dangerous highway in Virginia, is set to see major improvements. President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill into law this week. The bill includes $17 million for widening projects and safety enhancements along the corridor. The funding was championed by Rep. Ben Cline of Virginia’s Sixth… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 22 voted 341-88 to advance a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that includes $17 million in federal funding proposed by U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) for improvements along Interstate 81. The bill is awaiting final approval in the U.S. Senate.  “For years, residents of Virginia’s Sixth District have told me how dangerous and congested I-81… Read more »

Federal legislation targeting foreigners who invest in US lawsuits is raising concerns among international financiers. The bill by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) bans sovereign wealth funds from backing US litigation, potentially disrupting operations of funders such as Fortress Investment Group, Burford Capital, Omni Bridgeway, Ares Management Corp., Ellington Management Group and BlackRock… Read more »

Salem Times Register Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., that would require greater transparency in federal regulatory settlements advanced to the House floor this week. The House Judiciary Committee voted Jan. 8 to advance the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025, which aims to increase public oversight of consent decrees and settlement agreements… Read more »

The Virginian Review | December 3rd, 2025  Alleghany High School welcomed Congressman Ben Cline on Tuesday, Nov. 25, as he visited government students to discuss how Congress works and how federal decisions impact life in the Alleghany Highlands. Cline offered an easygoing, behind-the-scenes look at life in Washington, sharing stories from the Capitol, explaining how… Read more »

Michelle Vecerina | December 3rd, 2025  Virginia Republican U.S. Rep. Ben Cline stated Tuesday that the Republican agenda is dedicated to fixing deep-seated issues affecting American affordability, which he argued were created by Democrats over many years, spanning from trade globalization to healthcare costs. Appearing on Florida’s Voice Radio with Drew Steele, Cline… Read more »

Washington Reporter | Matthew Foldi House Republicans are proud of a historically successful 2025, and are eager to tackle a number of policy issues in 2026, thirteen of them told the Washington Reporter during a media row on Tuesday. Rep. Ben Cline (R., Va.) described the differences between Congress under President Joe Biden and under President Donald Trump as “a sea change… Read more »